Master of Arts in Gastronomy with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

GST610

Course Name:

Graduation Thesis

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
0	0	0	60

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Ar.Gör. MÜGE KAYA

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. İLKAY GÖK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, the student is obliged to create thesis content, conduct research, analyze and synthesize the findings, write the thesis and present it within the framework of academic rules. For this purpose, thesis writing rules, basic principles related to the writing of academic works will be discussed and applied in the thesis course.
Course Content:	In this course, the formal and contextual principles of academic thesis writing will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will be able to discuss the general rules and approaches related to thesis writing.
2) Student will be able to handle a thesis with a critical approach.
3) Students will be able to evaluate published research reports and articles in terms of writing rules.
4) Students will be able to apply skills related to critical reading, comprehension, synthesis and comparison during the course.
5) The student will be able to scan and cite sources.
6) Students will be able to apply ethical and formal principles of academic writing.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Thesis Development	Individual Study
2)	Thesis Development	Individual Study
3)	thesis development	Individual Study
4)	thesis development	Individual Study
5)	thesis development	Individual Study
6)	thesis development	Individual Study
7)	thesis development	Individual Study
8)	thesis development	Individual Study
9)	thesis development	Individual Study
10)	thesis development	Individual Study
11)	thesis development	Individual Study
12)	thesis development	Individual Study
13)	thesis development	Individual Study
14)	thesis development	Individual Study
15)	thesis development	Individual Study

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Ability to develop and deepen knowledge at the level of knowledge in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level eligibility. Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field spans. Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. Ability to interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating information from different disciplines and create new knowledge. Ability to solve field-related problems using research methods. Ability to carry out independently by combining field-related parts. To be able to systematically convey current developments in the field and one's own studies, in writing, verbally and visually, to groups within the field and outside the field, by supporting them with good and high-quality data.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to develop and deepen knowledge at the level of knowledge in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level eligibility. Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field spans. Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. Ability to interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating information from different disciplines and create new knowledge. Ability to solve field-related problems using research methods. Ability to carry out independently by combining field-related parts. To be able to systematically convey current developments in the field and one's own studies, in writing, verbally and visually, to groups within the field and outside the field, by supporting them with good and high-quality data.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Thesis Preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting
Peer Review
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Tez Sunma
Uzman / Jüri Değerlendirmesi
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Committee	1	% 20
Presentation	1	% 20
Final	1	% 30
Paper Submission	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	32
Final	1	2
Total Workload		34